Installation guide

Step 5 — Configure the switch

Note: This page will only display if you are setting up the SG560, SG565

or SG580. Otherwise, skip to Step 6 — Confirm settings; connect the SG

unit to your LAN on page 16.

By default, the SG unit's switch A behaves as a conventional switching

hub. However, it may be configured so that each port behaves as if it were

physically separate from the others.

a. Select a configuration for the SG unit's switch:

 Select 1 LAN Port, 3 Isolated Ports if you require multiple

network segments, such as a DMZ, guest network, or second

LAN, or if you want to use multiple broadband Internet

connections for Internet load balancing or Internet failover. Port

A1 is used as the primary LAN connection.

Note: Setting up multiple network segments and Internet connections is

not covered by this quick install guide. For further instructions, refer to the

SnapGear Administration Guide.

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